Description
Interested in working with young children and inspiring the next generation of young learners?
This qualification provides students with an introduction to caring for and supporting the development of young children from infancy to 12 years of age.
Who should attend?
People who would like to pursue a career in the children‘s services industry.
Delivery mode
On campus – this course has a full-time study component which includes 2 days a week face to face classroom sessions, online activities, work placement (195 hours) and self-directed learning.
Students will require a clear Police Check and Working with Children Check for work placement.
Course duration
12 months (2 days per week Mondays and Tuesdays) – This certificate has a full-time study component which includes, classroom sessions, online activities, and self-study.
Training Organisation Identification (TOID) 4150
2021 Schedule
Classroom commencement dates
Semester 2 2021 – 12th July – campus TBC – classroom sessions scheduled for Mondays and Tuesdays.
Career opportunities
Employment options for graduates of this course include:
Kindergarten assistant
Family day care educator
Playgroup assistant
Early Childhood educator
Units
Core units
CHCLEG001 – Work legally and ethically
CHCECE001 – Develop cultural competence
CHCECE002 – Ensure the health and safety of children
CHCECE003 – Provide care for children
CHCECE004 – Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
CHCECE005 – Provide care for babies and toddlers
CHCECE007 – Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE009 – Use an approved framework to guide practice
CHCECE010 – Support the holistic development of children in early childhood
CHCECE011 – Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning
CHCECE013 – Use information about children to inform practice
CHCPRT001 – Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
HLTAID004 – Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
HLTWHS001 – Participate in work health and safety
CHCDIV002 – Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
Elective units
CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
CHCECE012 – Support children to connect with their world
BSBWOR301 – Organise personal work priorities and development
Fees
Course fees and charges
SF Funded: $660
SF Funded Concession: $320
Non funded: $3385
Please note the above fees are listed as the total course cost and are inclusive of the tuition, resource, and amenities fees.
*SF stands for Victorian Skills First Funding Program.
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
For a detailed itemised list of fees and charges including concession discounts click here.
Job Trainer is available for this course for further information click here.
Disclaimer
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Eligibility criteria apply Cire Services Inc. recognises qualifications issued by other RTOs.
We encourage individuals with disabilities to access government-subsidised training.
